The Beneteau 473 is a blue water performance cruiser with extraordinary interior volume & comfort built by Beneteau & designed by the well-known Groupe Finot. Vianne has the desirable two-cabin layout. She is a well-maintained 473 with all of the correct equipment for either lounging around your local marina or cruising the Channel Islands. With twin helm wheels, an in-boom furling main sail with a new sail track, jib and bow thruster she is the perfect boat for either single or short-handed passages. Vianne Also has a custom cabinet and drawer built just aft of the forward v berth to the port side.
Vianne's current owner has taken very good care of her and has made many upgrades to the vessel. She will also come Equipped with a 12FT Fiberglass bottom Caribe Dingy with a 25HP Mercury with a new carburetor.
Both the engine and genset were serviced about 4 months ago.
The large cockpit can be accessed from the aft swim platform or wide side decks. You will appreciate the easy walk-around space and the uncluttered feel of this cockpit. The Twin Helms design allows for easy access to the swim platform and movement from the helm to the forward section of the cockpit. The two-sided folding table allows for passing forward when either side is used...ideal for eating while underway.
Upon entering at the companionway, wide and ergonomically designed stairs take you right into the spacious main salon. The galley is to starboard and features 2 refrigeration units as well as a freezer, double stainless sink, microwave, propane stove and oven, and a large amount of storage. You can walk aft through the galley to reach the spacious fully enclosed work area where the genset and watermaker are located, out of the way, and easily reached for maintenance.
To port is a well-designed and large nav station, with a comfortable bench, access to all electronics, and plenty of storage. The aft head and the aft stateroom, featuring a large double bed are located just aft of the nav station.
A generous rounded dinette table, with seating for 8, graces the starboard side, and to port is a settee with storage underneath. There is ample storage for extended cruising aboard this boat.
The forward head is to starboard and the forward cabin is unique in that it features a centerline queen bed, with full walk-around space.
The Main Salon contains a U-shaped dinette to starboard, a full settee to port, and abundant storage cabinets. The dinette converts to a double berth.
The Master Stateroom is forward w/Queen-sized berth, Settee, and Private Head with a separate shower stall.
The Guest stateroom has a queen-sized berth, hanging locker, plus additional storage. Private entrance to the aft head makes this an en suite stateroom. The aft head has a full shower, teak grates, shower sump, overhead opening hatch andVacuflush head. Additional opening hatch and two ports in the cabin. The battery control switches are located at the foot of the berth plus the engine access panel.
A large L-Shaped Galley is at the foot of the companionway and contains extensive counter space and storage compartments.
A large storage locker is to port aft of the galley. This space is perfect for storing sails, safety gear, and boating gear.
Schaefer In Boom Furler with New Sail Track for the In Boom Furler
120% Roller Furling Genoa
3 Blade Feathering Prop
Maxwell 1500 Windlass with anchor chain and rode
45# CQR Stern Anchor with chain and rode
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Owner's personal items excluded. Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.